SCCS are pleased to announce the release of the new firmware v2.70 and the external camera solution for the Leica ScanStation C10/C5.

This firmware update is part of the Leica ScanStation C10 life cycle process to improve existing features and to add new functionality to the system. It is available with immediate effect for all Leica ScanStation C10 and C5 scanners with a valid CCP maintenance contract and addresses known issues since the release of firmware 2.61 as well as feature requests from our customers.

The most important new features and changes are:

 External camera solution

New external camera kit to replace the standard handle with a special bracket to hold a Canon EOS 60D camera with a Sigma fish eye lense on top of the scanner.

 Image acquisition with external camera

Full control of external camera via scanner onboard user interface for image acquisition.

 Camera calibration of external camera

Camera calibration of external camera via onboard user interface.

 Standard setup configuration

New tab StdSetup in Setup Configuration screen.

 Reminder for new station in standard setup

Reminder to create a new station by standard setup when the scanner has been moved to a new position.

 Rename station and enter instrument height for standard setup

Direct Phone: E-Mail: 2/2 Option for user-defined station ID and instrument height in standard station setup.

 Virtual keyboard with unit calculator

Unit converter for instrument and target height in ft or fi.

 Changing of naming convention for ScanWorlds

Unique ScanWorld names in a project for easier identification in Cyclone registration.

 Easier to use slider in manual exposure adjustment

More precise slider movement for bright sunlight.

 Minimum/maximum distance measurements for range filters

Probe distance measurements for the minimum and maximum range filters.

 Target ID information in target viewer

Display of target ID in target viewer.

For details about the content and where to download the firmware update please refer to the attached
documents.

Firmware 2.70 is accompanied by the new Cyclone 7.4 release for full feature support.

Please contact hds@sccssurvey.co.uk or 01480 404888 for more information.

Tutorial Videos can viewed on our YouTube channel...  http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL90C5CC4914439A5F&feature=plcp

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